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How science and statistics are changing the world of mixed martial arts
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The recent Apple patent decision was a big one, but here are some historical patent wars you might not have heard of
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Passwords are getting weaker and hackers are getting better at figuring them out
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Scientists found that pop music has grown more depressing with time
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Tasmanian devils are on the verge of extinction, but a captive breeding program may be able to bring them back
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The Milwaukee Police are tackling crime with creativity and great web design
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Bluetooth's odd name harkens back to Swedish telecommunication company Ericsson's Viking heritage
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We remember the American icon
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Identical twins can actually get away with crimes by blaming one another
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Destabilized by an earthquake and ravaged by cholera, Haitians prepare for tropical storm Isaac
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In 1912, Johan Nygaard, the mayor of the town of Otta, created a time capsule to be opened in 2012. After 100 years the contents have finally been revealed
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Jeff Karson and Bob Wysocki make real lava. Then, they watch it bubble and ooze across upstate New York
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Dominating and controlling others is the best way to get ahead, until you come up with a like-minded opponent
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From the Curiosity Rover to the Cassini spacecraft, follow the sweeping paths of our space missions
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No one knows how many alien civilizations are out there - but if you wanted to guess at a number you'd probably turn to the Drake Equation
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By wiping out gut bacteria, researchers found that antibiotics could make mice fat
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The midlife wellbeing of both men and women depends on having a wide circle of friends to regularly socialize and hang out with, a new study finds
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